An extraordinary contribution to regenerative medicine and orthopaedic research in NSW and an unwavering commitment to improving opportunities for women around the world has won Professor Hala Zreiqat the top accolade at the 2018 NSW Women of the Year awards.

The number of women working and in leadership roles in NSW continues to steadily increase, according to the NSW Government’s ‘Then and Now’ report, a snap shot of the progress of women working in current or previously male-dominated industries.

Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open for the Domestic and Family Violence Innovation Fund Round 2. Round 2 builds on the success of Round 1, and will provide up to $10 million in funding for new and innovative approaches to preventing or responding to domestic and family violence in NSW.

Minister for Women, Tanya Davies today urged organisations and community groups with innovative ways to encourage leadership and economic independence for women to apply for their share of $200,000 as part of the NSW Government’s Investing in Women 2017 grants program.